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Lana Del Rey has hit back at those who criticised her for controversial comments on double standards in the music industry.

The 34-year-old singer also denied she was racist after there was a backlash for her including the likes of Beyonce, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj in her outburst.

The singer posted a lengthy message to Instagram denying her lyrics are anti-feminist or glamorise abuse.

Del Rey said certain singers have had "number ones with songs about being sexy, wearing no clothes, f***ing, cheating etc" while she wanted to sing freely "without being crucified".

She wrote: "I think it's pathetic that my minor lyrical exploration detailing my sometimes submissive or passive roles in my relationships has often made people say I've set women back hundreds of years."

Lana Del Rey has defended her comments (Image: Getty Images)

However, fans criticised Del Rey for mentioning women of colour, with some accusing her of being racist.

Writing on Instagram, she has now denied the allegation of racism.

Lana wrote: "Bro. This is sad to make it about a WOC (women of colour) issue when I'm talking about my favourite singers.

"And this is the problem with society today, not everything is about whatever you want it to be. It's exactly the point of my post - there are certain women that culture doesn't want to have a voice it may not have to do with race I don't know what it has to do with.

Del Rey - who said she is "not not a feminist" - also insisted that when she mentioned "women who look like me," she was not referring to race.

Lana Del Rey was called a racist over her comments (Image: Getty Images)

She continued: "And my last and final note on everything - when I said people who look like me - I meant the people who don't look strong or necessarily smart, or like they're in control etc. it's about advocating for a more delicate personality, not for white woman."

Referencing the popular Karen meme, generally used to make fun of white women with a perceived sense of entitlement, Del Rey added: "Thanks for the Karen comments tho. V helpful."

Del Rey, 34, also announced two new books of poetry as well as a new album, set for release on September 5.

It will be the follow up to her critically acclaimed 2019 effort, Norman F***ing Rockwell!